Interesting
Catching up. It was interesting about the mine fires. The reference to the Yukon Quest being the ugly stepsister was funny. I love your bus towing adventure and am happy everyone survived your murderous hand.

Juneau--State Capital
Interesting to hear the history of the Anchorage earthquake. Are you aware of any history on why the Alaska state capital is located in Juneau as opposed to Anchorage?

Northwest Passage
Great to hear about Seattle Mindy. Sounds like you've having a good time. Hope you brought gloves and a scarf for Alaska. Shana Tovah!

Glad I didn't call
Dear Mindy, I was thinking of calling to wish you a Shannah Tova and that sort of stuff, but instinct told me not to . . . now I understand why. Have a great trip!

You will love Alaska. Keith and I went in 2008 for 10 days on a Royal Caribbean Cruise and had a fabulous time.

Great Pictures
Love your pictures. How long were you in India? How long did it take to travel from NYC to India ? Just to let you know that Keith and I just returned from a 14 night Panama Canal Cruise. We had a great time. Millie & Keith

I would give anything to see you in a rickshaw.

Good Day (or Night?)
Glad to hear you made it through the night and a bus ride. I've heard they are really, really crowded on the streets in the cities like you witnessed. Have you seen any of those trucks all painted and decorated or is that Pakistan only? Those are awesome. Good luck! Happy traveling.

Glad you made it!
Sounds like you're off to a good start. Looking forward to the upcoming reports! ;-)

Or it might confuse them
I always wonder if people who "haven't seen it before," like those "who haven't read the book," (not in this case, but in general), really do enjoy the play more so than those who have foreknowledge. There are a number of different translations, but basically, John 19:41 is (according to the New International Version (©1984): At the place where Jesus was crucified, there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had ever been laid. Does that help? Keep in touch. Haviva

Pretty!
Nice pictures . . . glad you are home. Hope you had a good time!

What can I say?
Dear Mindy, What can I say? It doesn't sound like you would want to do Vegas again. What a shame. Did you check out the shopping area at Ceasar's? Or the gondola ride between the Venetian and the Palazzo? It is not New York, but it is fun. The night is just lit up nicely, so you probably didn't miss much. I guess, if you don't gamble . . . . Although, there are a lot of shows . . . . Maybe we will get you back there someday -- when we can do it together. Enjoy!

Welcome home!
Glad you got home safely. Hope you had a marvelous time.